Summary
Mehran Turna is a research-focused computer engineer with 9 years of experience combining computational methods and neuroscience to evaluate digital biomarkers from smart and wearable technologies. Based at Forschungszentrum Jülich while pursuing a PhD in Medicine at the University of Düsseldorf, he builds cross-platform applications and develops data-driven pipelines for mobile health, crowdsourcing, and behavioral analysis. His background spans academia and applied engineering—from ERP and automation work to co-founding education initiatives—bridging rigorous research with production-ready software. An active volunteer educator, he has partnered with code.org (Türkiye) to teach coding and robotics to teenagers, reflecting a commitment to making technology accessible. Notably, his work emphasizes early detection and longitudinal monitoring using unconventional data sources, pairing domain knowledge in neuroscience with practical engineering skills.
9 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, Information Technology, Bachelor's degree, Information Technology at UCNA
Computer Science, Computer Science at Hacettepe University
Master of Science (MSc), Computer Engineering, 3.71, Master of Science (MSc), Computer Engineering, 3.71 at Eastern Mediterranean University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Medicine at University of Düsseldorf
Persian, English, Turkish